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Name: Powell Gardens' Fortopia
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Location: Powell Gardens

FBI continues to be mocked after originally claiming synagogue attack not connected to religion

January 22, 2022 National, Politics & Policy, Strange News

The FBI continues to get heat this week after it alleged the hostage situation at a synagogue in Colleyville, Texas had nothing to do with religion. In a revised statement the FBI ...

Texas synagogue hostages freed, Muslim terrorist dead

January 16, 2022 National, News, World

Hostages inside a Texas synagogue were rescued late Saturday evening after they had been held by a Muslim terrorist for nearly 12 hours. Video from Dallas station WFAA shows congregants running out of the ...

Pentagon contradicts White House, says 450 Americans still in Afghanistan

October 29, 2021 National, News, Politics & Policy

The Pentagon this week revealed the White House and Secretary of State have not been honest about the number of Americans abandoned in Afghanistan. It is now confirmed that at least 450 ...

Americans abandoned in Afghanistan as last U.S. troops leave

August 31, 2021 News, Politics & Policy, World

Just weeks after President Joe Biden promised Americans no citizens would be left in Afghanistan, hundreds remain behind enemy lines as the last U.S. military plane took off at 11:59 p.m. Aug. ...

500 Nigerian students kidnapped by Islamists in last month

July 8, 2021 News, Persecuted Church, World

Desperate parents are holding a 24/7 prayer vigil outside a Nigerian school where 140 of students were kidnapped by Muslim extremists. In an emotional scene, the weary moms and dads can be ...

Another American hostage released

May 27, 2018 National

Another American hostage is celebrating new freedom today after being released from overseas imprisonment–this time from Venezuela. Joshua Holt, a missionary who had been imprisoned on false charges in Venezuela since the ...

Christian hostages welcomed home by President Trump

May 10, 2018 National

After years in a North Korean prison, three hostages found their freedom as the Christian American men were greeted by President Donald Trump beneath a giant American flag after they returned home ...

Christian hostages may return home from N. Korea with President

May 3, 2018 World

Metro Voice regularly asks our readers to pray for those being persecuted for their faith. We have some good news! Three Americans detained in North Korea, have reportedly been moved from a labor ...

August

26MayAll Day16OctPowell Gardens' Fortopia(All Day) Powell Gardens, 1609 NW US Highway 50 Kingsville, MO 64061

31JulAll Day21AugJewish Film Festival(All Day) Jewish Community Center, 5801 W 115th St, Overland Park, KS 66211

01Aug11:00 am30(Aug 30)4:00 pmArt Garden KC11:00 am - 4:00 pm (30) Art Garden KC, 2200 Lexington Ave, Kansas City, MO 64124

16Aug7:30 pmCasting Crowns with We Are Messenger7:30 pm Missouri State Fair, 2503 W 16th St, Sedalia, MO 65301

18Aug6:00 pmConcert with Anne Wilson6:00 pm Grandview Amphitheater, 13501 Byars Rd, Grandview, MO 64030

18Aug6:30 pm8:30 pmAm I Ready to Foster or Adopt a Child? Information Meeting - Lee's Summit6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Mid-Continent Library - Colbern Road in Lee's Summit, 1000 Northeast Colbern Road, Lees Summit, MO 64063

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(Thursday) 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Location

Mid-Continent Library - Colbern Road in Lee's Summit

1000 Northeast Colbern Road, Lees Summit, MO 64063

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How does the recent Roe vs. Wade ruling affect the need for families? It all can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! We are here to help you make a peace-filled decision that is right for your family. We are here to answer the most common and biggest questions! Join our non-pressured information meeting, where we will answer your big questions from experienced foster and adoptive parents. We are here to help you confidently answer the question, “Am I ready to foster or adopt a child?”.

Some of the Questions We Will Discuss:

What is the projected need for Fostering & Domestic Adoption with Roe vs Wade?
How can we reduce the need for foster care long-term?
What are the differences in fostering and different types of adoptions?
How do I know if I have what it takes to be a foster or adopt parent?
How do I know if now is the right time?
What do we do if our family doesn’t agree?
How do I protect my biological children through the process?
This Information Meeting will Empower You With:

An Understanding of What is Expected of You and What to Expect from the System
Confidence that You are Making the Right Decision for You and Your Family
Reduced Feelings of Intimidation by Understanding the Big Picture
The keys to Have a Peace-Filled Foster Care Experience
Actionable Guidance that You Can Apply Immediately
Confidence to Initiate Important Conversations
Actionable Items to Engage for the Well-Being of the Child
💡Note: This training has been created in collaboration with over a dozen foster/adopt parents and child welfare professionals. We do NOT receive any form of government funds or compensation if you choose to foster/adopt. We are only here to help you make a decision that is best for you & your family.

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19AugAll Day20Kingdom Vision--Convocation 2022(All Day) Westin Kansas City at Crown Center, 1 E Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108

20AugAll Day21ETHNIC ENRICHMENT FESTIVAL 2022(All Day) Swope Park, 3999 E Meyer Blvd,, Kansas City, MO 64132

22Aug6:00 pm8:00 pmHow to Cope6:00 pm - 8:00 pm First Call, 9091 State Line Rd, KC, MO 64114

24Aug1:30 pm4:30 pmWatchful Eye: Child Exploitation Prevention Training - Lee's Summit1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Mid-Continent Library - Colbern Road in Lee's Summit, 1000 Northeast Colbern Road, Lees Summit, MO 64063

Time

(Wednesday) 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Location

Mid-Continent Library - Colbern Road in Lee's Summit

1000 Northeast Colbern Road, Lees Summit, MO 64063

Event Details

PREVENT child exploitation! Sign up to learn how to be a “Watchful Eye” today! Gain the tools needed to protect the children in your life!

BE EDUCATED
BE EQUIPPED
BE EMPOWERED
TO PROTECT YOUR KIDS!

Do you know how to protect the children in your life? Threats surround our children daily, and it can be overwhelming to know the most important things to do to keep them safe. We are here to give you the tools and information needed so you can prevent, identify, and respond to the threats facing your children and others. This training will provide you with evidence-based information and practical tools to protect your children. We can protect our children through awareness, advocacy, and action!

YOU WILL LEARN:
3 Essential Keys to Preventing Harm
5 Types of Exploitation and How to Identify
16 Subtle Warning Signs to Look For
W.A.T.C.H. Assessment Tool
Practical Action Items You Can Do
And More

YOU WILL BE EMPOWERED WITH:
Actionable Guidance that You Can Apply Immediately
Confidence in Your Ability to Discern and Protect Children
Knowledge on How to Prevent Harm
Skills to Know What to Do and When to Engage
Understanding of What Items are Important to Pay Attention To
Armed with Fact-based Information vs. Opinions

*Please Note: The Watchful Eye Training has been consciously created from extensive collaboration with experienced child advocates, therapists, child welfare professionals, and survivors using examples and scenarios from real life stories. Consideration for a learner’s potential trauma history was also considered. This means that difficult content is divided and rated (PG, PG-13, & R) so you can self-direct your learning in accordance with your emotional capacity. We have taken great effort to give you pertinent information without unnecessary or explicit details.

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27Aug8:00 am12:00 pmParkville Women's Clinic Family 5K Pajama Party8:00 am - 12:00 pm English Landing Park, 173 Main Street, Parkville MO 64152

27Aug9:00 am12:00 pmBoundries Workshop9:00 am - 12:00 pm New Covenant Ministries, 532 S. Main St., Independence, MO

28Aug2:00 pm5:00 pmFrench Organ Music Festival 10th Anniversary2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 416 W 12th Street, Kansas city, MO 64105